pedorthist

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A pedorthist is an individual who is trained in the manufacturing, fitting and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.

The pedorthist provides devices and footwear to assist in:

Accommodation of foot deformities;
Re-alignment of anatomical structures;
Redistribution of external and internal forces;
Improvement of balance;
Control of biomechanical function;
Accommodation of circulatory special requirements; and,
Enhancement of the actions of limbs compromised as a result of accident, congenital deformity, neural condition, or disease.
Designations

These are the designations and qualifications of certified pedorthic practitioners from the College of Pedorthics of Canada Scope of Practice.

Shoe fitting
Orthotic fabrication (from files produced by health care professionals with the ability to assess – such as a C Ped (C) or C Ped MC)
Shoe modifications
May perform duties of a clinical pedorthist under the direct supervision of a Canadian Certified Pedorthist